At the time of writing (Monday) the track is rated a soft 5 and with light rain forecast race day there should be some give in the surface. Former Victorian ILOVETHISTOWN was game in defeat when kept safe at his local debut and will only be improved. His stablemate RUSHONOVA is nicely bred and has performed well in both trials. GENUINE LADY showed ability in her initial campaign and has been readied for this with a pair of trials, placing in the latest. TRIBAL COUNCIL also displayed talent in his first prep and any positive market moves should be respected.